This article contains information pertinent to Brightspace. For other technical requirements, programs, or tech questions/issues please visit the Brock ITS website.
Is there an ideal web browser and hardware device for using Brightspace?
Below are the operating systems and browsers supported by D2L Brightspace. Feel free to use any of the support combinations below.
Platform | Apple® Safari® | Google® Chrome™ | Microsoft® Edge™ | Mozilla® Firefox® |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apple® Mac OS® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft® Windows® | Not Applicable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Device/Operating System | Apple® Safari® | Google® Chrome™ |
|---|---|---|
Apple® iOS® for iPhone® and iPad® | Yes | Not Applicable |
Android™ OS for Android phones and tablets | Not Applicable | Yes |
Tablet and Mobile Support
Device | Operating System | Browser | Supported Browser Version(s) |
Android™ | Android 5.0 + | Chrome | Latest |
Apple | iOS® | Safari, Chrome | The current major version of iOS and previous major version. Chrome: Latest version for the iOS browser. |
Windows | Windows 10 | Edge, Chrome, Firefox | Latest of all browsers, and Firefox ESR. |
Perform a quick system check to confirm that your device and browser is compatible with Brightspace.
Clear your web browser's cache.
Minimum Internet Requirements
Please see the Brock ITS FAQ for recommendations of bandwidth requirements.
https://brocku.ca/information-technology/faq/#1496087977285-86dbee00-c404